Psalm 57

Psalm 57

57:7-11^pp — Ps 108:1–5

For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.^a

^*Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,

for in you I take refuge.^b

I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings^c

until the disaster has passed.^d

I cry out to God Most High,

to God, who vindicates me.^e

He sends from heaven and saves me,^f

rebuking those who hotly pursue me—^g

God sends forth his love and his faithfulness.^h

I am in the midst of lions;ⁱ

I am forced to dwell among man-eating beasts,

whose teeth are spears and arrows,

whose tongues are sharp swords.^j

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;

let your glory be over all the earth.^k

They spread a net for my feet^l—

I was bowed down^m in distress.

They dug a pitⁿ in my path—

but they have fallen into it themselves.^o

My heart, O God, is steadfast,

my heart is steadfast;^p

I will sing and make music.

Awake, my soul!

Awake, harp and lyre!^q

I will awaken the dawn.

I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;

I will sing of you among the peoples.

For great is your love, reaching to the heavens;

your faithfulness reaches to the skies.^r

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;^s

let your glory be over all the earth.^t